Workforce Development Training Director

$70,000 - $80,000/Yr

YMCA - Manchester, NH

Full-time - Mid Level

Manchester, NH

Social Assistance

About the position

The Workforce Development Training Director at The Granite YMCA is a key role focused on enhancing community workforce development, particularly in the childcare sector. This position is responsible for leading a new program aimed at skill development and training for childcare workers, ensuring they are well-prepared for employment opportunities that offer a living wage and career advancement. The role involves coordinating trainers, facilitating courses, creating content, and mapping career pathways for participants.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review and update program content and curriculum in collaboration with the Granite Y team.
• Supervise an administrative assistant.
• Provide direct instruction for programs, including program orientation as needed.
• Co-create training and job simulations with Granite Y staff.
• Work in partnership with college systems and other partners to develop and coordinate individual career and employment plans for trainees.
• Provide 1-1 professional guidance and career resources for participants.
• Administrative responsibilities include grant reporting, certification tracking, working in NH Connections, and accurate record-keeping.
• Basic budget creation and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in education, human resources, or a relevant field.
• Experience in early education, childcare, and/or workforce development field preferred.
• Track record in designing and executing successful trainings.
• Proven knowledge of NH state licensing (or similar) and childcare accreditation process.
• Familiarity with traditional and modern training methods (mentoring, coaching, on-the-job or in classroom training, e-learning, workshops, simulations, etc.).
• Experience utilizing Learning Management System including implementation, record keeping, pulling reports, etc.
• Ability to plan, multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong writing and record-keeping ability for reports and training manuals.
• Highly developed communication, follow through, time management, problem resolution and advocacy skills; resourceful, intuitive, and strong team-player.
• Experience in collaborating with a diverse team.
• Demonstration of sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace and promote equity, diversity, and inclusion in all policies and practices.
• Strong technology skills (MS Office, databases, and web-based applications).
• Able to take initiative, and work in teams and independently.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in grant writing and management.
• Knowledge of local labor market trends and employment opportunities in childcare.

Benefits

• Opportunities for advancement
• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid holidays